Legislative Activity

The Non-Essential Workers Transparency Act mandates that Executive agencies report detailed information regarding furloughed employees, known as "covered employees," following a lapse in appropriations. These reports must be submitted to relevant congressional committees and subsequently published online. Additionally, the Congressional Budget Office is required to produce and release a public report detailing the economic effects of the funding lapse.

The Personnel Integrity in Veterans Affairs Act of 2025 requires the VA Secretary to submit annual performance plans for political appointees to Congress. This bill also mandates that the VA complete personnel investigations for departing employees and permanently note the findings in their official records, subject to employee review and appeal rights. These measures aim to increase transparency and accountability within VA personnel actions.

The TAME Extreme Weather and Wildfires Act mandates the use of advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) to modernize weather forecasting, improve severe weather information delivery, and develop specialized AI models for wildfire prediction. The bill focuses on creating high-quality, AI-ready training datasets and ensuring federal employees have the necessary expertise to utilize these new tools effectively. Furthermore, it establishes requirements for open access to resulting data and code, while balancing security and proprietary concerns.

The Taxpayer-Funded Union Time Transparency Act requires federal agencies to annually report detailed information regarding the time and money spent on labor organization activities and official union business. This comprehensive report must be made public and submitted to Congress, detailing costs associated with employee salaries on official time, bargaining, grievances, and the use of government property by unions. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) will periodically audit agency accounting practices to ensure accurate reporting of these taxpayer-funded expenditures.

This bill supports designating March 15, 2025, as "National Osceola Turkey Day" to recognize the wild turkey's historical and economic significance, particularly the Osceola subspecies unique to Florida. It highlights the importance of turkey hunting for conservation, cultural heritage, and economic impact, especially in Florida, where revenue from permits supports habitat management and research. The bill encourages the people of the United States to observe National Osceola Turkey Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

The Cardiac Arrest Survival Act of 2025 aims to establish a national standard of legal protection from civil liability for individuals using automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in emergencies, as well as for AED owners and property managers where AEDs are used. This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to encourage broader AED deployment by providing Good Samaritan protections for those who use or attempt to use an AED, premises owner/lessee/manager protections, and device owner-acquirer protections, with certain exceptions for misconduct or failure to maintain the device. The Act seeks to preempt inconsistent state laws and clarify that it does not mandate AED placement or create new causes of action. By creating consistent, nationwide legal protection, this bill intends to save lives from cardiac arrest.

The "Ensuring Continuity in Veterans Health Act" prioritizes uninterrupted healthcare for veterans. It amends the Veterans Community Care Program to specifically consider continuity of care when making decisions about veterans' healthcare services. This ensures veterans can maintain consistent relationships with healthcare providers and receive seamless, ongoing treatment.

This bill prohibits the Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida from being designated as wilderness or included in the National Wilderness Preservation System. This ensures the area will not receive the specific protections and management guidelines associated with wilderness areas.

The "Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act of 2025" mandates that pasteurized orange juice must have a minimum of 10.0% orange juice soluble solids by weight, excluding added sweeteners. This act revises existing standards for pasteurized orange juice, but allows the Secretary of Health and Human Services to modify these standards in the future.

The "Prohibiting Abortion Industry's Lucrative Loopholes Act" amends the Public Health Service Act to broaden the definition of "valuable consideration" concerning the sale or transfer of human fetal tissue. This bill expands the definition of prohibited compensation to include various forms of payment, debt forgiveness, gifts, reduced costs, and reimbursements related to the handling and transfer of fetal tissue. The goal of the act is to prevent any potential financial incentives related to abortion and fetal tissue transfer.